International Paper reports solid earnings despite continued Russian venture

By , Daily Memphian Published: April 28, 2022 6:49 PM CT
<strong>Memphis-based International Paper reported first-quarter earnings of $288 million on Thursday, April 28. That was up compared to the&nbsp;$198 million it declared for the same period in 2021.</strong>&nbsp;(Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian file)

Memphis-based International Paper reported first-quarter earnings of $288 million on Thursday, April 28. That was up compared to the $198 million it declared for the same period in 2021. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian file)

Despite the solid earnings, the first quarter presented unique challenges for IP including the surge of the omicron variant and geopolitical consequences of continuing operations in Russia. 

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Rob Moore covers North Mississippi for The Daily Memphian. He holds a B.A. and an M.A. in English from The University of Memphis.


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